About Absa Bank statements
Absa is a Johannesburg-headquartered bank within Absa Group, offering personal and business banking.
Absa eStatements arrive by email as password-protected PDF attachments, and the cover letter in the email tells you which password to use. Stamped statements can be downloaded from Online Banking or the Banking App, or printed at an Absa ATM. Transactions are listed by date with descriptions, amounts and a running balance in rand.
Typical South Africa statement headings and where they go in your export:
| On the statement | In your export |
|---|---|
| Date | Date |
| Description | Description |
| Money In | Credit (and positive Amount) |
| Money Out | Debit (and negative Amount) |
| Fees | Description |
| Amount | Amount (signed), split into Debit / Credit |
Also known as Absa South Africa and Absa Group.
How to download your Absa statement as a PDF
- Log in to the Absa Banking App and select the account on Home.
- Open the Statements tab.
- Choose Download stamped statement (.pdf) or a regular statement.
- Select a date range and tap Download, accepting any charges.
Menu names can change between app and website versions.
Absa statement PDF password
Absa does not publish one fixed password for every eStatement; its eStatement page says the cover letter in the email explains which password opens your statement.
Type the password into the converter when it asks. It is used only inside your browser to open the file and is never sent anywhere.
Tips for converting Absa statements
- Absa eStatements are protected PDFs. Read the cover letter for the password, type it into the converter, and the file stays in your browser.
- App downloads may carry a fee, so download one wider date range and convert it, rather than requesting several short statements.
Importing Absa transactions into accounting software
For Sage Pastel, Xero and QuickBooks, export CSV or OFX after checking the preview. Amounts are written as plain numbers without the R sign, so they import cleanly as values. Step-by-step help: Xero, QuickBooks.
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This is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Absa Bank. The name is used only to describe which statements the converter can read.
Frequently asked questions
What is the password for my Absa eStatement?
Absa asks you to read the cover letter in the eStatement email, which states the password to use. The statement is a PDF attachment, and Absa notes you need Adobe Reader or the Striata Reader to open it. Absa says it never emails links asking you to open a statement.
How do I download a stamped Absa statement?
In the Banking App, choose the account, open Statements, select Download stamped statement (.pdf), set the date range and tap Download. Stamped statements are also available on Absa Online Banking or at an Absa ATM. Convert the PDF here for Excel or CSV.
Is it safe to convert my Absa statement here?
Yes. The conversion happens on your own device; your Absa statement is not uploaded, stored or shared. This site is independent and not affiliated with Absa Bank.